Public Assistance Sanctions and People with Disabilities
November 2, 2009
A stark reality of New York’s welfare system is that over time many households have their benefits reduced or terminated as a result of sanctions for alleged non-compliance with the public assistance work rules. Read More

Final Regulations Enhance Public Assistance Recipients Access to Education Activities
August 13, 2009
In late January, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) proposed amendments to state regulations relating to public assistance recipient participation in educational and training activities. Read More

A Public Assistance Grant Increase - Finally!
August 13, 2009
The New York State Legislature did something quite remarkable this session; luckily it occurred before the Senate descended into paralysis. In the course of the budget process, the Legislature adopted – and Governor Paterson then approved – an increase in the basic allowance portion of the public assistance grant for the first time in nearly twenty years. Read More

NYS Implementation Federal Rules Changes
Summary and Analysis of 08-ADM-07, Dated 10/1/08
March 23, 2009
In response to changes in federal regulations, OTDA issued 08-ADM-07, which took effect in October 2008. It is unclear whether this ADM, especially those provisions that might be favorable to public assistance recipients, is being implemented. We therefore thought it might be useful to provide a summary and analysis of the ADM. We focus on provisions that may affect the rights and obligations of PA recipients, help explain particular local district practices or that may provide support for local policy advocacy. Read More

2009 Tax Credit Outreach Campaign Kit Now Available
January 1, 2009
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is pleased to announce the availability of the 2009 Tax Credit Outreach Campaign Kit. This resource is intended to provide community groups, housing and social service agencies and employers with the materials and information needed to conduct community outreach efforts promoting the Earned Income Credit (EIC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). (EITC payments do not affect rent obligations in the federally-assisted housing programs.) Read More